$5,425 / item
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered arms, a shaped front rail with brass nailhea...
Leather
$5,425 / item
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered arms, a shaped front rail with brass nailhea...
Leather
6 Mid-Century Modern Patrician Furniture Tufted Tweed Office Swivel Chairs MCM
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Showcasing a striking retro silhouette upholstered in a textured, multi-colored tweed fabric blending tones of purple, rust, orange, and blue. Each barrel-back armchair features an e...
Fabric
English Chesterfield Leather Barrel Back Executive Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous mid-century executive office swivel desk chair featuring attractive French blue leather upholstery. Made in the English chesterfield style with a button tufted seat and back...
Leather, Mahogany
English Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully worn tufted leather executive office desk chair made in the English Chesterfield style.
Brass
Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilton, CT
This chair is all Milo Baughman! Amazingly proportioned with just the right amount of chrome accents as its support. Custom upholstered in an age appropriate Ralph Lauren textured te...
Chrome
Tufted Swivel Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Tufted swivel desk chair. Mid-century barrel back swivel armchair on casters, newly upholstered in muslin.
Wood
Sold
H 46 in W 29 in D 32 in
Deep Tufted Black Leather English Chesterfield Style Rolling Office Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage deep tufted black leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 32 in D 30 in
20th C. Cabot Wrenn Tan Leather English Chesterfield Executive Office Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deep tufted tan leather English Chesterfield style barrel back executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
Leather, Wood
Italian Walnut and Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Italian library chair of carved walnut with a tufted black leather barrel back chair rail and black leather seat, all decorated with aged brass nail heads.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
19th Century Continental Chairs for a Desk Side Chair Hallway Neoclassical
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century neoclassic Continental chairs Inlaid burl mahogany, with a nicely curved barrel back, old upholstery tufted red color upholstered seats , back splayed legs and beautiful...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Burl
English Regency Style Tufted Leather Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome 20th century English Regency style tall executive office desk chair in an opulent royal blue leather. The stately swivel chair features deep button tufting across the seat...
Brass, Iron
GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair P...
Leather, Hardwood
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
$3,718
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.12 in
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,380
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, large, very comfortable Chesterfield leather wing style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your f...
Leather
$1,895 / set
H 32 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Tweed fabric
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen designed executive side chairs in a tweed fabric. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. One minor stain that i will try to remove, see...
Steel, Chrome
$1,713Sale Price|25% Off
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Victorian Style Polished Leather Executive Desk Chair, USA, 1970s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A handsome executive desk chair upholstered in rich, polished burgundy leather and designed in the classic Chesterfield tradition. The chair features a tall wingback form with deep ...
Brass
$3,718
H 40.16 in W 31.11 in D 36.62 in
ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Patina, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or director...
Leather
$2,123
H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Designed Chesterfield Burgundy Red Leather Button Tufted Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A substantial and sumptuous Victorian style vintage chesterfield swivel desk chair upholstered in richly patinated burgundy-red leather. The generously proportioned chair features a...
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Swivel Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
-made of metal, fabric, leather - made in Germany - good original condition.
Metal
$1,555
H 42.13 in W 29.73 in D 32.68 in
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with button back in a beautiful burgundy colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality, dating from the ...
Leather
Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Perfectly aged and weathered cigar leather wing back reclining writers chair made in the manner, style, and size of Ralph Lauren by Restoration Hardware. The iconic chair features a ...
Brass
Tufted Leather Ralph Lauren Desk Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Ralph Lauren brown leather chair. One of the most desired tufted leather chair models by RL along with the famous Writers Chair. Extremely comfortable and well built ...
Leather
$1,535Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a swanky pair of swivel chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture. These chairs have been completely restored with new upholstery, refinished walnut arms and fresh satin...
Steel
$3,178
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captai...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,750 / set
H 28 in W 30 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs in Tweed, Style of Milo Baughman, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman having parsons style frames with neutral tweed upholstery. Incredibly comfortable and stylish. In excellent ov...
Steel
$2,637
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous fully restored oak frame chesterfield cigar brown leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which woul...
Leather, Oak
$1,825
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left It is massively height adj...
Leather
$8,790 / set
H 33.86 in W 36.62 in D 36.23 in
FINE PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LUTYENS VICEROY BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield Lutyens Viceroy brown leather hand dye...
Leather
$18,256 / set
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Leather
$60,855
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and swivels with adjustable seat heigh...
Leather, Wood
English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
English leather desk chair in the Georgian style English, 20th century Measures: Height 138cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm This fine desk chair is crafted in the Georgian style. The ...
Leather, Wood
$6,694 / set
H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
FINE PAIR OF COMFORTABLE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored wingback armchair...
Leather
$1,787Sale Price|35% Off
H 44.89 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
20th Century Cognac Leather Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Exeptional aged cognac brown leather armchair Chesterfield tufted all over raised on original four leg swivel base on castors, circa 1920’s.
Leather
$13,523
H 29.14 in W 81.89 in D 35.44 in
1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...
Leather
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack na...
Metal, Brass
$20,285 / set
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Leather
$3,380
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritag...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,380
H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...
Leather, Hardwood
$20,285 / set
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare and important suite of five fully restored C Hindley & Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845 These are a very important and substantial set ...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,200
H 43.5 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
English Georgian Style Tufted Leather & Mahogany Swivel & Tilt Desk Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper bergere section entirely covered in tufted leather with a reclined back and overturned arms and a shaped apron, the chair raised on a central post with an adjustable tensio...
Leather, Mahogany
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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